Informational Meeting: Thursday, October 14 at 7:00 p.m.

Beth El Congregation in the Agus Library

Context, which is purposefully designed to be an intellectual journey, is guided by leading Judaic Studies scholar-teachers from a variety of academic institutions, and provides a sophisticated understanding of Jewish history and thought. It offers students a context within which to understand the Jewish past, refine their personal approach to the challenges of contemporary Jewish life, and develop their unique and informed outlook toward the Jewish future.

Contextis a four-semester program conducted over two years. The curriculum explores the span of Jewish civilization and focuses on two major themes:

• Jewish Texts and Interpretation (Year I)
  • The Bible
  • Rabbinic Texts
• Jewish Cultures and Communities (Year II)
  • Jews in the Medieval World
  • The Jews in the Post-Enlightenment World

Each semester consists of eight academic sessions. The calendar includes a monthlong break in January

For more information visit: www.jtsa.edu/context

Informational Session:

There will be a freeIntroduction to Context information session featuring a mini-lesson taught by a member of the Contextfaculty and complete program details Thursday, October 14 at 7:00 p.m. at Beth El Congregation.